She was preceded in death by her father; and maternal grandfather, Karl Benkeser.

Michelle was a very active member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, where she helped with the Theology of the Body classes, was a youth group leader and in the band "Oremus". She was preparing to help with Middle School youth group and was training to be a Eucharistic minister. Michelle always wore her first communion cross, because when people saw it, it would make them think about Jesus, if even for a second. She looked up to Mother Teresa and was supportive of Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, India. Her patron saint for confirmation was St. Lucy Filippini.

She was a junior at Columbus East High School, where she was a two year member of the Key Club, and was Lieutenant Governor of the Heartland Division for half a semester. Michelle also lead several service projects for the club, with her favorite being ringing bells for the Salvation Army. She was also a member of the Gymnastics team, and as known as the prayer leader, leading the team in a prayer before each meet.

Michelle was known as the "Queen of Modesty", she never ran out of energy, had an outgoing personality and could handle any situation.

She also leaves behind the family dog, C.J.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. Friday, August 16, 2013 at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 1306 27th St., in Columbus, Indiana, with Father Clem Davis and Father Doug Marcotte officiating.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday, August 16, 2013 at the church. Visitors from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. please park at the North Christian Church parking lot.

Interment will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Elm Ridge Cemetery in Muncie.

Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Wesolowski Family, in care of Freeman Family Funeral Homes, 819 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, Indiana 46176.

Online condolences may be shared with the Wesolowski family at http://www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

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Michelle Denise Wesolowski, 16

COLUMBUS - Michelle Denise Wesolowski, 16, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013 in Delaware County.She was born May 26, 1997, in Columbus, the beautiful daughter of Joseph and Barbara